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Fresh Fruit Yogurt Soy Milk

Nutritional Value

  1. High Protein
  • Low-sugar soymilk contains a large amount of plant-based protein, which can help supplement the patient's required nutrients.
  1. Antioxidant
  • Low-sugar soymilk contains abundant plant compounds, such as isoflavones, which have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, and can help the body resist the growth of cancer cells.
  • Blueberries contain a high concentration of antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, which can neutralize harmful free radicals and reduce their damage to cancer cells.
  1. Helps Reduce Cancer Cell Growth
  • Almonds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as linolenic acid, which can help reduce inflammatory responses and lower the risk of cancer.
  1. Boosts Immune System
  • Almonds contain vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber, which can enhance the patient's immune system and improve their overall health [1].
  • Blueberries are rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, which can help strengthen the immune system and improve gut health [2].
  • Bananas are high in vitamin B6, which can help patients metabolize proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and maintain good nutritional status.

Ingredients

  • 1 box of low-sugar soy milk 
  • 1 banana 
  • Blueberries 
  • Almond pieces

Directions

Preparation time: 10 minutes

1. Toast the almond pieces.

2. Pour one box of low-sugar soy milk into a blender, and add the banana, blueberries, and almond pieces. Blend together.

3. Top with the toasted almond pieces.

 

References

  1. Soriano-Hernandez, A. D., Madrigal-Perez, D. G., Galvan-Salazar, H. R., Arreola-Cruz, A., Briseño-Gomez, L., Guzmán-Esquivel, J., Dobrovinskaya, O., Lara-Esqueda, A., Rodríguez-Sanchez, I. P., Baltazar-Rodriguez, L. M., Espinoza-Gomez, F., Martinez-Fierro, M. L., de-Leon-Zaragoza, L., Olmedo-Buenrostro, B. A., & Delgado-Enciso, I. (2015). The protective effect of peanut, walnut, and almond consumption on the development of breast cancer. Gynecologic and obstetric investigation, 80(2), 89–92. https://doi.org/10.1159/000369997
  2. Masrul, M., & Nindrea, R. D. (2019). Dietary Fibre Protective against Colorectal Cancer Patients in Asia: A Meta-Analysis. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(10), 1723–1727. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.265

 

Recipe prepared by Ng Suk Kwan (Outstanding recipe  of Healthy Recipe Competition 2024)

Nutritional value: Research assistant Yeung King Tung Kary (Department of Clinical Oncology, HKU)

Nutritional value reviewed by Dr. Daphne Wu (Food & Nutritional Science, HKU)